Bone and Joint Disease Spondos in here Flashcards
Objectives:
- List and describe major skeletal disorders
- Explain the healing process of bones following common types of fractures.
What system
- Provides body framework, support and movement
- Protects internal organs
- Stores calcium
- Produces blood cells
Functions of the Musculoskeletal System:
What makes up the Musculoskeletal System?
Muscles Tendons
Bones Ligaments
Cartilage Bursae
What are the function of Bones
- Provide structure for body
- Bear weight
- Protect organs
- Store Calcium
Classification of Bones:
Long bones
Short bones
Flat bones
Irregular bones
Where can you find Long bones
humerus and femur
Where can you find Short bone
wrist and ankle
Where can you find Flat bone
skull
vary in shape and have projections
skull- (Vertebrae and mandible)
what bone composition is composed of collagen fibers and calcium phosphate salts
Matrix
what bone composition lie between rings of matrix
Bone cells (osteocytes)
what are Two types of bone tissue:
Compact, Cancellous (spongey)
What bones are strong, rigid structure
Compact
What bones are less dense, forms internal portion of bone
Cancellous (spongey)
where is Bone Marrow found
Medullary cavity
What takes place in the Bone Marrow
Hematopoiesis
What are the function of Joints
- Form the union between bones
- Often allow for movement
What do most joints have?
ligaments, cartilage, bursae
- Absorbs shock
- Chondrocytes: produce collagen and -proteogylcans
- 80% water
Synovial joint
Articular or hyaline cartilage
May allow mobility or increased stability
Synovial joint-Ligaments